Author: Camping Tips and Tricks

What is it about camping that makes us love it so much? Camping magazine editor Iain Duff shares his top reasons for heading out in a tent 1 UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURESHiking, surfing, mountain biking, windsurfing, kayaking… the options for adventure on a camping holiday are limitless. 2 YOU CAN RELAX AND RECHARGEOn the other hand, a […]

It’s May the 4th – Star Wars Day – so that seems like a good reason to share some of our favourite Star Wars-related camping gear Snuggle up inside a tauntaun’s belly? Think we prefer this cosy sleeping bag to be honest… These camping chairs are perfect for relaxing of an evening and watching the […]

By Iain Duff It’s a fact of camping life that no matter how good your ventilation is, it’s impossible to completely prevent condensation in your tent. So how do you deal with it? Well, you could just wipe it up with a towel every morning, but that’s messy and means you have to find a […]

By Will Hawkins Dehydrated food sounds unappetising, but the Firepot range, by Dorset-based Outdoorfood, is surprisingly tasty and straightforward to prepare. And, when you want good food with minimal fuss on camping trips, the Firepot meals are ideal. Dehydrated meals mean they weigh less than their ‘boil-in-the-bag’ meal alternatives. They are less bulky too so […]

By Will Hawkins Keeping warm and comfortable in bed when camping is essential, as is reducing condensation beneath you in your sleeping compartment. A camp bed is a good solution. The Thermarest Ultralite camp bed (or ‘cot’ as the Americans call them) is quick to set up (less than 5 minutes), very light (just over […]

Do I need to have my trailer tent serviced regularly? It’s a good idea – especially if you have purchased a state of the art model with gas, electrical and water services included. These will all benefit from an annual inspection carried out by a professional and if the trailer is covered by a warranty […]

Can I tow a trailer tent without taking a special towing test?The vast majority of motorists holding a full Category B driving licence are entitled to tow a trailer tent without taking an additional test. The only exception to this rule relates to people who passed their test after 1997 who want to tow an […]

NEW OR USED?There’s a ready supply of both new and used trailer tents and folding campers out there, so the decision to buy new or used usually comes down to price. The best places to start are specialist camping shops and dealers where you’ll be able to see a full range erected to get an […]

Before you head off on your first camping trip of the season, you need to make sure all your gear is in good condition. It’s a big job but don’t put it off. You’ll need time to check what needs to be cleaned, repaired or reproofed and then get the jobs done: 1 Check your […]